How to Delete Windows.Old Files


  1. idwi
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    How to Delete Windows.Old Files


    it appears that i must run Administrator privileges, i click to allow changes and even like that, how can i get rid of those files i wont use anymore ?~

    Sorry it was DELETE not DOWNLOAD ~
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  3. WalkerA WinTeam
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    Here's the tutorial for it: Windows.old Folder - Delete

    Cheers,

    Walker
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  4. derekimo
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    Here's a tutorial on that,
    Windows.old Folder - Delete
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  6. idwi
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    Thanks and sorry for the Download ;P
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  7. derekimo
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    idwi said:
    Thanks and sorry for the Download ;P
    That's alright, It seems your point was understood.
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  8. idwi
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    Sweet! Thanks!
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  10. idwi
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    derekimo said:
    idwi said:
    Thanks and sorry for the Download ;P
    That's alright, It seems your point was understood.

    Haha yeah, it was :P i was thinking about download a movie n_n xD
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  11. WalkerA WinTeam
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    idwi said:
    Thanks and sorry for the Download ;P
    No problem, let us know if you need anything else!

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